Posts Tagged ‘Employee Stories’
The Data Behind Every Exceptional Experience – Industrial Engineering
Disney Parks are known for their magical experiences and exceptional operating standards. Our teams of Industrial Engineers work behind-the-scenes with dozens of partners in the operation to ensure seamless visits for guests from around the world. Meet Mary, one of the Industrial Engineering Project Managers behind the magic! “I use data to…
Read MoreMeet Annie: The Storyteller behind Cast Communication at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Every day, more than 6,000 Hong Kong Disneyland Resort cast members turn to communications shared by Annie Chow, Manager of Internal Communications, and her team for news and guidance. From print to digital communication, company updates are shared across multiple platforms to reach cast members where they are.
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight on Terrika Foster-Brasby, Reporter & Analyst at ESPN
Terrika Foster-Brasby is making an impact at The Walt Disney Company as a proud HBCU alum. Her time spent at Saint Augustine’s University and as a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. prepared her for success at ESPN where she serves as talent for some of ESPN’s most popular digital streaming shows as well…
Read MoreProtecting the magic: Josh, senior manager with Disney’s Global Security Communications Center
Who would’ve thought that starting a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) would one day lead to continuing your professional pursuits with Disney! For Josh, senior manager with Disney’s Global Security Communications Center, that’s exactly what happened. After growing up a Disney fan and discovering a passion to make the world a safer…
Read MoreDisney Future Storytellers Spotlight on Joshua, Intern & Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar and Mentor
For Joshua, an engineering Disney Intern with the Global Applied Technology team at Walt Disney World® Resort, no day is the same. “My journey with Disney has been nothing short of amazing due to the variety of work I do with my team,” Joshua shared. “One day I could be using machinery to figure out…
Read MoreMaintaining the Magic on Third Shift at Disneyland Resort
As the last guests are exiting the parks after an unforgettable day of experiencing state-of-the-art attractions known around the world, a fresh set of magic makers begin their shifts. While most people are familiar with a bustling Main Street, U.S.A., or energetic crowd in Avengers Campus, the cast members on third shift crews have the…
Read MoreGoing Beyond ‘The Bare Necessities’ of Care with Health Services
Our cast members are an essential element that make a visit to one of our Disney Parks magical and unforgettable. The cast members that make up our Health Services teams are particularly unique, not only providing care and comfort to our guests but to their fellow cast members as well! Meet Frederick “Lee,” an occupational…
Read MoreGoal Oriented: Arda Öcal, SportsCenter Anchor and NHL Studio Host
A love for hockey and sports came naturally growing up in Toronto, Canada, for SportsCenter anchor and NHL studio host Arda Öcal, but he didn’t necessarily set out with the goal of working in sports media. A son of immigrant parents from Turkey, he discovered his own path which led him to ESPN. Luckily, a…
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight: Ebony, Human Resources Business Partner
Ebony, Human Resources Business Partner, is making a difference in the lives of corporate employees at The Walt Disney Company. Ebony’s undergraduate experience attending an HBCU continues to impact her life positively; As a proud alumna of Bethune-Cookman University and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she has remained a part of close-knit networks,…
Read MoreUK Intern Spotlight: Hear from Previous Interns on their Growth with the Company
Are you interested in beginning a Disney Internship? With our UK team, you’ll work side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study to build upon your skills while contributing to a legendary brand known for creating world-class experiences on a global scale. Learn more about the intern experience from Sanjana and Elle, who have previously completed their own Disney Internships and are now working full-time with the company!
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